Sri Lanka continued their winning momentum in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches, securing their second victory by defeating Scotland, while Pakistan faced their second consecutive loss, this time to Bangladesh. Both games, held on Monday, showcased strong performances from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as they gear up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Dominates as They Secure Second Victory
Sri Lanka displayed an outstanding bowling performance to claim their second victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches. Udeshika Prabodani and Sachini Nisansala were pivotal in restricting Scotland to a meager 58 runs, with both bowlers claiming two wickets each. Scotland’s batting lineup faltered under pressure, with only Sarah Bryce and Rachel Slater reaching double figures. Sri Lanka’s bowlers capitalized on the conditions, showcasing their ability to dominate with the ball.
Despite a shaky start to the chase, Sri Lanka comfortably overhauled the target with five wickets in hand. Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce produced an early breakthrough, clean bowling Vishmi Gunaratne with a fantastic inswinger. However, Sri Lanka’s Kaveesha Dilhari ensured her team crossed the line with a steady hand, guiding them to victory with ease, further boosting Sri Lanka’s morale ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Bangladesh Stuns Pakistan as Shorna Akter Shines
Bangladesh emerged victorious against Pakistan in a closely contested match, marking Pakistan’s second consecutive defeat in the warm-up games. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh appeared to be in trouble at 94/5 after 16 overs, but Shorna Akter’s quickfire 28* from 17 balls powered them to a competitive 140/7. Akter’s all-round contribution was key to setting up a total that eventually proved too much for Pakistan.
Pakistan, despite being in a commanding position at one stage, faltered in their chase. Omaima Sohail’s steady 33 gave them hope, but Rabeya Khan’s crucial wicket derailed their efforts. Pakistan’s lower order failed to accelerate, leaving them at 115/8 with just two overs left. Bangladesh’s strong bowling in the final overs sealed the win, giving them a confidence boost ahead of the main tournament.
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